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Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) proudly provides the opportunity for its team members to make a difference in our community every day. As an established, non-profit organization, FHCSD has close to 1,500 employees and continues to grow. The rewards of working at FHCSD are much more than a paycheck and excellent benefits. It is the impact and contribution to our neighborhoods and community that our employees value most.
Expanding on its vision to be “Exceptional in Every Way,” FHCSD is also a national leader among community health centers through accreditation by the Joint Commission and designation as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the Joint Commission and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). In addition, FHCSD was recently awarded the prestigious 2014 Crystal Award for Workplace Excellence by the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Click here to view our accomplishments and awards.
We are always looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team!
Medical Assistant Student enrollees MUST apply with the Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute (LRMAI), BEFORE applying here.
https://lrmai.org/apply/
Job Roles
- The Medical Assistant Student will learn clinical and administrative skills required to become an entry-level Medical Assistant.
- Participate in classroom instructions covering a broad range of clinical and administrative contents and subjects.
- Through the instruction and training program process, will perform a wide variety of patient activities to include accommodative services for assigned clinic patients.
- Will apply principles and practices learned in the program when move to the externship function at the end of the training program of instruction.
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPT (BLS).
Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Bending (neck): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY
Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY
Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY
Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: RARELY
Carrying 75 lbs: RARELY
Climbing (ladder): NEVER
Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: Never
Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YES
Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office Supplies and Medical Clinic chemicals.
Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Kneeling: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY
Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: RARELY
Lifting over 75 lbs: RARELY
Power Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pulling over 75 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pushing over 75 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Reaching (above shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Reaching (below shoulder level): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Repetitive use of hand: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Simple Grasping: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)
Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Standing: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)
Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Use of Personal Protective Equipment: : As established by LRMAI Standards
Walking: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)
Working around equipment and machinery: Office Equipment and Medical Supplies
Ages of Patients Served: All Ages
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